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260 BHN

1956 Bsa Gold Star

Silver Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,275 mi
Last recorded6,275 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1956 Bsa Gold Star12,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration260 BHN
MakeBsa
ModelGold Star
Year1956
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2014 6,275 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 4,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 4,017 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 2,249 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 1,095 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa Gold Star?

Based on 1,900 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

93.7%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
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260 BHN is a 1956 Bsa Gold Star in Silver with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Bsa Gold Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 12,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa Gold Star fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 260 BHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Gold Star typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 70 years old, this Bsa Gold Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 260 BHN?

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What year was 260 BHN registered?

260 BHN is a 1956 Bsa Gold Star, first registered on 13 April 1956.

Is 260 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 260 BHN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 260 BHN have outstanding finance?

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